COVID-19 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are committed to reducing the spread of Covid-19 and protecting our most vulnerable patients who are most at risk from COVID-19. To do this we need to reduce the number of sick and vulnerable people gathering in our GP practices.
From Monday 23rd March all GP practices throughout NZ will implement virtual consults (phone/video/email consults). All patients wanting an appointment will need to phone the medical centre first, they will be put on the phone triage list and the GP or nurse will return their call. Those patients who need to see the GP or nurse in person will still be able to do so (this will be at the discretion of the GP).
All non urgent and routine consultations will be via phone triage for the foreseeable future. You can also use Managemyhealth or this website to email our reception staff. Click here if you need a repeat prescription.
Please help us keep our staff free to treat those who need it most. Phone 073236249 and leave your name and number and the GP or nurse will return your call.
From Monday 23rd March all GP practices throughout NZ will implement virtual consults (phone/video/email consults). All patients wanting an appointment will need to phone the medical centre first, they will be put on the phone triage list and the GP or nurse will return their call. Those patients who need to see the GP or nurse in person will still be able to do so (this will be at the discretion of the GP).
All non urgent and routine consultations will be via phone triage for the foreseeable future. You can also use Managemyhealth or this website to email our reception staff. Click here if you need a repeat prescription.
Please help us keep our staff free to treat those who need it most. Phone 073236249 and leave your name and number and the GP or nurse will return your call.
Nau Mai Haere Mai and Welcome to Kawerau Medical Centre
Kawerau Medical Centre is Kawerau's award winning, state of the art Medical Centre located at 26 Islington Street, Kawerau. With Doctors, Pharmacy, and Specialist Centre all in one location, you won't need to go anywhere else. Please phone us to make a booking (07 323 6249). See you there!
Meet our Doctors
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Kawerau Medical Centre's doctors all have broad skills in primary medical care. Our Doctors: Dr Emily McNicholas Dr Indira Edwards Dr Dodie Fahmy Dr Jeremy Baker Dr Ruth Brennan Visiting Specialists Mr Nigel Giles (Orthopaedic Surgeon) Dr Paul Anderson (Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Surgeon) Each doctor has their own areas of special interest and expertise and are happy to work together as a team to provide the best overall care for our you and your whanau. We encourage patients to choose one of our doctors to be their regular GP. Read more about our GP's here. |
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NEW FREE SERVICE - GP Phone Triage
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Take control of your health today - Ask KMC staff about ManageMyHealth™
KMC winners at EBPHA Practice Awards
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Congratulations to our team for their outstanding achievements at the EBPHA Practice Awards.
KMC received the following awards: Best Immunisation Champion Best Cervical Screening Champion Best Diabetes Champion Highest Achieving Practice Smoking Cessation Highest Achieving Practice Flu Vaccination Great effort team! |
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KMC gains Cornerstone Accreditation
KMC is proud to announce we are now a Cornerstone Accredited General Practice.
Cornerstone Accreditation tells patients our general practice has met high standards set by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP). This ensures our patients receive high quality care. |
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Winners of the Horizon Business Excellence Award 2014 - Best New Business
Congratulations to all our staff at Kawerau Medical Centre! KMC were the proud winners of the Horizon Business Excellence Award for Best New Business.
KMC would like to thank our fantastic, hardworking staff, and thank our patients and the Kawerau community for your support since we opened.
The award recognises the outstanding achievements of our new business and confirms that KMC demonstrates excellence in our field.
KMC would like to thank our fantastic, hardworking staff, and thank our patients and the Kawerau community for your support since we opened.
The award recognises the outstanding achievements of our new business and confirms that KMC demonstrates excellence in our field.
Come Join Us! Enrol at Kawerau Medical Centre Today
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If you haven't joined yet, and would like to experience award winning service, come in or download an enrolment form today.
Enrolment takes just 5 minutes. Just come in or print out these forms and return them to us at Kawerau Medical Centre. 
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FREE Visits for Young People and Children Under 19yrs
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It's FREE for all our enrolled children 18yrs and under to see the GP. We want to make sure all our Kawerau tamariki are the healthiest in the country!
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Kawerau Medical Centre Mural
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The large mural in the reception area was painted by artist Emma Malota, cousin of Dr Emily Hermanson and is based on the history of Kawerau. “Kawerau” was an ancestor of the Ngati Tuwharetoa tribe, a grandson of the great Toi-Kai Rakau, a famous chief who lived in the Bay of Plenty before the 1350AD Maori fleet arrived. Ngati Tuwharetoa lived on berries, fern roots and tawhara, so "Kawerau" got his name from the "gathering and carrying of leaves" at harvest time. Rongoa (traditional Maori medicine) is the theme of the mural, and plants such as Harakeke, Kawakawa, Koromiko/Kokomuka, Rata, Manuka, Ponga are depicted. The weaving pattern represents the banks of the Tarawera river, and the kowhaiwhai pattern, it's swift moving current, as it flows past the maunga Putauaki (Mt Edgecumbe) and the town of Kawerau. The addition of birds and insects bring the whole mural to life!
We are displaying more of Emma's artwork throughout the building, or check out her website here. |
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New Zealander of the Year Dr Lance O'Sullivan
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Kawerau Medical Centre was honoured to have New Zealand's inspirational Primary Healthcare Hero as our guest of Honour at the Grand Opening on 30 May 2014.
Northland general practitioner Lance O'Sullivan was awarded the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2014. The Kaitaia-based doctor was honoured for his leadership, vision and advocacy in healthcare. Dr O'Sullivan and his wife, Tracy, established low-cost health clinic Te Kohanga Whakaora (Nest of Wellness). He also set up Northland's first fulltime, school-based health clinic MOKO, which provides medical care to 2000 children across the region. His Kainga Ora (Well Home) initiative fixes rundown homes in the community. If you haven't heard him speak before, be prepared to be amazed! |
Minister of Health Tony Ryall
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Kawerau Medical Centre was honoured to have Kawerau local and longserving Health Minister Tony Ryall speak at our Grand Opening.
Minister Ryall has done an extraordinary job at cutting hospital waiting times and has been instrumental at increasing VLCA funding for Rural General Practices. He orchestrated National's Policy to make GP visits FREE for children aged 13yrs and under (from July next year). Minister Ryall is a very entertaining and engaging speaker and the crowd thoroughly enjoyed his humorous speech!. |
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Maisey Rika Performing at Grand Opening of Kawerau Medical Centre
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The beautiful Maisey Rika and her brother J-J performing her song - Tangaroa Whakamautai - at the Grand Opening of the Kawerau Medical Centre.
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